Upper arm · inner acupuncture points — 3D atlas

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The Upper arm · inner region contains 5 acupuncture points (meridians: HT, LU, PC). The interactive atlas below opens directly on this region: click a point for its booklet (location, needling, indications, combinations), turn on labels, or start the tour.

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Points in this region (5)

CodeNameLocation
HT1
Jiquan
JiquanIn the center of the axilla (armpit), on the medial aspect of the axillary artery, which can be palpated when the arm is abducted.
HT2
Qingling
QinglingOn the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to the transverse cubital crease, on the line connecting HT1 (Jiquan) and HT3…
LU3
Tianfu
Celestial PalaceOn the anteromedial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun inferior to the anterior axillary fold, on the radial side of the biceps brachii muscle…
LU4
Xiabai
Xiabai means 'Clasping the White'On the anterolateral aspect of the upper arm, on a line connecting LU3 (Tianfu) and LU5 (Chize), 4 cun superior to the cubital crease, or 5…
PC2
Tianquan
Celestial SpringOn the anterior aspect of the upper arm, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle, 2 cun inferior to the anterior axillary fold…

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How many acupuncture points are in the Upper arm · inner?

The Upper arm · inner region of the atlas lists 5 points: HT1, HT2, LU3, LU4, PC2.

How do I locate a point in the Upper arm · inner?

Open the point in the 3D atlas: the booklet gives the standard location, a cun ruler from the nearest bony landmark, and a step-by-step description.

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